Freddie McGregor Gears Up for Reggae Sumfest Following Mighty Crown’s Farewell Cruise

by Howard Campbell

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – For many of his profession, Freddie McGregor has been referred to as ‘The Captain’ of his Large Ship music label. Becoming then, that he ought to make his comeback on the excessive seas.

This came about July 16 aboard the MSC Bellisima which hosted Japanese sound system Mighty Crown’s farewell cruise.

McGregor, who suffered a stroke final November, did a well-received 40-minute set. He was backed by the Ruff Kutt band alongside along with his daughter Yeshemabeth and son Chino.

“The cruise was very well-attended, it was off the chain! Chino was nice, ‘Shema too, and naturally Japan was prepared for me, and I used to be prepared for them. By no means seen so many individuals cry. Each completely happy for my restoration, and completely happy to see me,” mentioned the 67 year-old artist.

Mighty Crown’s farewell ‘Far East Reggae Cruise‘ truly sailed from the town of Yokohama and performed in South Korea with TOK and Barrington Levy additionally performing.

McGregor, who sat all through his set, did songs reminiscent of Push Come to Shove and Prophecy. He advised South Florida Caribbean Information that his well being has improved significantly due to remedy which he does 5 days every week.

He’s scheduled to carry out at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay on July  22.

Considered one of reggae’s enduring artists, Freddie McGregor began his profession as a six year-old on the famed Studio One in Kingston with legendary producer Clement Dodd as his mentor.

It was not till 1979 that he received his large break with the track, Bobby Babylon, produced by Dodd. Within the Eighties, songs like Large Ship, Push Come to Shove, That Lady and Prophecy made him one of many largest reggae acts.

He’s scheduled to carry out in the UK in August.

The SFLCN.com Staff gives information and data for the Caribbean-American neighborhood in South Florida and past.